BJP and Congress Face Challenges in Ahmedabad's Civic Elections
Civic polls 2026: In Ahmedabad, BJP and Congress struggle to ward off a 25-year-old doorstep curse
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In Ahmedabad, the upcoming 2026 civic polls highlight a 25-year trend where the BJP has not won in the Khanpur ward, and the Congress has failed to secure seats in the Paldi ward, both of which house their respective headquarters. This paradox raises questions about electoral dynamics in the city.
- 01The BJP has not won from the Khanpur ward where its city office is located for 25 years.
- 02The Congress has consistently lost in the Paldi ward, home to its main office, in the last five elections.
- 03The number of wards in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation was reduced from 64 to 48 after delimitation in 2010.
- 04Despite boundary changes, the BJP's electoral performance in the Khanpur area has not improved.
- 05The AIMIM has gained a foothold in the Jamalpur ward, further complicating the BJP's position.
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Ahmedabad's civic elections, set for 2026, reveal a striking electoral paradox. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not won a seat in the Khanpur ward, where its city office is located, for the past 25 years. Similarly, the Gujarat Congress has failed to secure any seats in the Paldi ward, which houses its main office, during the last five elections. Historically, the Khanpur area was part of the Raikhad ward, where Congress consistently won, including a notable victory in the 2000 AMC election. After the 2010 delimitation, the Raikhad ward was dissolved, merging into the Jamalpur ward, yet the BJP's fortunes did not improve, as Congress continued to dominate. In contrast, the Paldi ward has been a stronghold for the BJP, which won in 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2021 elections, keeping Congress at bay. The emergence of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Jamalpur ward adds another layer of complexity to the electoral landscape, challenging both major parties.
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The ongoing electoral challenges for both parties could influence future governance and policy-making in Ahmedabad, affecting local residents' representation.
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